Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, cardigans, vests, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/14/25
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Free Patterns
Chevron Tank
Sleeveless top with zigzag stripes knit flat with a 4 row repeat. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Wonder Shawl
Uniquely constructed shawl knit in garter stitch stripes worked modularly to create artistic triangular sections. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by WoolGatherer Designs.
Calcifer
The adorable fire-demon from Howl's Moving Castle on his own knit log. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kamila Hernandez Firl.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Watch or read Howl's Moving Castle at Amazon
- See more Movie Knitting Patterns
Tosca Cardigan
Elegant button-up cardigan knit flat with an 8 row repeat trellis pattern of eyelets and twisted stitches. Sizes Finished Bust: 96 to 184 cm / 38 to 72". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alison Green.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Pima 100 yarn at Amazon
- See more 8 Row Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Springly Shawl
Triangular shawl with stripes of crisscross stitches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marina Storm
Against the Gradient Cardigan
Cozy long-sleeved jacket with foldover ribbed collar and cuffs. Sizes 32 to 58" / 81cm to 147cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Herringbone Blocks Blanket
Baby blanket knit with a lace chevron zigzag design. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin. Aran weight yarn.
Diamond Sky Vest
Slipover vest with cable diamond lattice with braided cables at hem. Sizes S to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Drops Design.
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Beasts
Roly-poly ball shaped animals including bunny, robin, elephant, frog, cat, and dog. Ball knit flat and seamed, then ears, tails, wings, and so forth are knit and added on. Designed by c v e t u l k a knits. The pattern is on several pages.
- Get the free Round Body knitting pattern
- Get the adaptations for all but the frog
- Get the frog adaptations
- See more Roly-poly Knitting Patterns
Lavender Hills Sweater
Women's pullover with cable flower blossoms down sleeves, cable and lace hem, and optional Peter Pan collar. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes XS to 2XL. Designed by Mil y un hilo. A kit is also available.
Mesh Shrug for Kids
Easy lace pullover knit flat in one piece with a 4 row repeat stitch. No picking up pieces. Sizes 4-10 years. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the tie-dye bucket hats at Amazon
- See more Shrugs for Kids Knitting Patterns
Shaker Cable Hat
Slouchy hat with an 8 round repeat of cables on a Shaker Rib background. Uses on skein of the recommended Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Luxurious Wristlets
Fingerless mitts knit with diamond cables framed by zigzag cables. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Through the Ages Vest
Women's tunic length vest knit with a 2 row repeat beaded rib stitch with that is transformed into waves onto the bodice. Sizes S to XXXL. Designed by Drops Design. DK weight yarn.
Chevron Baby Blanket
Quick and beginner-friendly baby blanket knit with 2 row repeat 2 color zigzag stripes. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Viktoriya Loshkarova.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Baby Blanket yarn
- See more Zigzag Stripe Blanket Knitting Patterns
Lace Rib Vest
Cardigan vest knit with a 6 row repeat lace stitch. Front bands are knit with the work. Some stitches picked up at armholes. Sizes S to L. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Unicorn Tapestry Cardigan
Fanciful cardigan inspired by the medieval "Unicorn Rests in a Garden" tapestry with a crest on the front of a flower plucked from the garden in the back. The pattern also comes with optional flower rings along the cuffs, as well as the option to turn your swatch into little patch pockets. DK weight. Designed by Tamara Jordan.
Baby Jacket
Cable trimmed hooded jacket for babies and children ages from birth to seven years. DK weight. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Country Mile Cardigan
V neck cardigan knit with intarsia to create the squares of the stunning plaid. DK weight. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Adalie Dress
Baby and child sized lace dress with gently scalloped hem. Sizes 6 to 7 years. Fingering weight. Designed by heaventoseven.
Blooming Blocks Blanket
Blanket knit with bobble and cable ferns alternating with blocks of Shaker Rib. Working Time: 20 Hours. Bulky weight. Designed by 10 Hours or Less.
Sandstone Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with intricate Celtic cables. Sizes XS to 4XL. Designed by IrmianDesign. DK weight yarn.
